Are You a Compassionate Educator with Experience Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs? We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic individual to join a specialist provision in Ellesmere Port. This school provides tailored support for children and young people with Communication and Interaction needs, often linked to conditions such as ASC, ADHD, and Adverse Childhood Experiences. The school is committed to supporting students who may have experienced poor mental health or anxiety. Staff work collaboratively to prioritize the well-being and development of each pupil, fostering a safe and nurturing environment. This rewarding placement offers the opportunity to build positive, impactful relationships, helping students feel supported and achieve their potential. Role Details: Location: Specialist provision in Ellesmere Port Hours/Days: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (term-time only) Pay Rate: £85-£100 per day (competitive) Start Date: Immediate What Ofsted Says: The school received a GOOD rating, with inspectors praising its safe and caring learning environment. They noted: “Archers Brook School provides a safe and caring learning environment for all pupils. During their time in the school, pupils grow in confidence and develop key life skills which help them to achieve outstanding outcomes.” Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a teaching assistant who: Has experience working in school settings, particularly with students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Is empathetic, resilient, and passionate about helping students succeed. Can guide students to overcome barriers to learning and foster a sense of safety and comfort. Builds strong, trustworthy relationships with students and staff to create a supportive and collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. If you are passionate about supporting students to thrive, we encourage you to apply All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.